2016 Tesla Model S wheels problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2016 Tesla Model S — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“on 5/20/25, I had my Tesla repaired as I had suspension issues. They repaired my car to rectify my suspension for both my front and rear tires. Then on 6/12/25, I was driving on the highway and going about 70-75 mph when I heard a huge pop. No warning indicators came on and something did not feel…”
filed Jun 14, 2025
“In December of 2023, my RIGHT rear axle broke when I accidently hit a curb. The car was repaired at the Tesla collision center. On last Tuesday, November 12, 2024, I heard a noise while braking. I continued to drive, but next time I needed to use brakes, I had a sensation that the brakes were…”
filed Nov 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Model S | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Model S | 6 | 4% |
| 2021 Model S | 9 | 5% |
| 2020 Model S | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 Model S | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Model S | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Model S | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 Model S | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 Model S | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Model S | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Tesla Model S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.